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MacDonald BabyAs the arrival of your baby nears, you no doubt have many questions about giving birth and taking care of your baby once you’re home.

How do you make arrangements to deliver at MacDonald Women’s Hospital? What happens if your baby needs special attention after delivery? How do you choose a doctor for the baby?

We want to give you the answers that will bring you peace of mind as you prepare to give birth. Then, when the time comes to deliver at MacDonald Women’s Hospital, you can be assured that you and your baby will receive excellent care with a compassionate touch.
Health Encyclopedia

Scales

Lichen planus - close-up
Lichen planus - close-up 		Psoriasis, magnified x4
Psoriasis, magnified x4 		Athlete's foot, tinea pedis
Athlete's foot, tinea pedis 		Lichen planus on the arm
Lichen planus on the arm 		Lichen planus on the hands
Lichen planus on the hands

Definition

   

Scales are a visible peeling or flaking of outer skin layers.


Alternative Names

   
Skin flaking

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Review Date: 4/12/2007
Reviewd By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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